Best Of 2010
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The Latin Jazz Corner Best Of The Year Awards is an annual event fueled by the will of our readers – the winners are selected through a voting process open to LJC readers, Latin Jazz artists, Latin Jazz fans, and the general public. The voting for our fourth annual awards ran from December 8, 2010 – December 23, 2010 and drew thousands of participants from around the world. It was an exciting process that has provided some interesting results, spotlighting a variety of different artists from all areas of the Latin Jazz world. You can learn more about the LJC Best Of The Year Awards by checking out this post – What Are The LJC Best Of The Year Awards?; on that page you’ll find links to frequently asked questions that should give you the complete scoop on the awards.
2010 Latin Jazz Album Of The Year
Pucusana
Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet
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2010 Next Generation Artist
Hija Del Viento
Cecilia Alessandra
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2010 Brazilian Jazz Album Of The Year
There’s a Storm Inside
Chico Pinheiro
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2010 Afro-Peruvian Jazz Album
Hija Del Viento
Cecilia Alessandra
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2010 Latin Jazz Large Ensemble Album Of The Year
Panamericana Suite
Paquito D’Rivera
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2010 Latin Jazz Percussionist Of The Year
Freddy “Huevito” Lobatón
Pucusana
Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet
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2010 Latin Jazz Drum Kit Player Of The Year
Hugo Alcázar
Pucusana
Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet
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2010 Latin Jazz Pianist Of The Year
Axel Tosca Laugart
Timbasa
Mark Weinstein
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2010 Latin Jazz Bassist Of The Year
Panagiotis Andreou
Timbasa
Mark Weinstein
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2010 Latin Jazz Saxophonist Of The Year
Laura Andrea Leguía
Pucusana
Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet
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2010 Latin Jazz Trumpet Player Of The Year
Gabriel Alegría
Pucusana
Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet
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2010 Latin Jazz Trombonist Of The Year
Sergio Trombone
La E Ca (Here And There)
Antonio Adolfo & Carol Saboya
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2010 Latin Jazz Vocalist Of The Year
Kat Parra
Dos Amantes
Kat Parra & The Sephardic Music Experience
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2010 Latin Jazz Guitarist Of The Year
Chico Pinheiro
There’s a Storm Inside
Chico Pinheiro
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2010 Latin Jazz Flautist Of The Year
Masaru Koga
Dos Amantes
Kat Parra & The Sephardic Music Experience
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2010 Latin Jazz Composition Of The Year
“Sertão Wi Fi” composed by Chico Pinheiro and Pedro Luis
There’s a Storm Inside
Chico Pinheiro
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2010 Latin Jazz Arrangement Of The Year
“My Favorite Things” composed by Rogers and Hammerstein, arranged by Gabriel Alegria
Pucusana
Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet
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2010 Latin Jazz Record Label Of The Year
Saponegro Records
2010 Release: Pucusana
Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet
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2010 Latin Jazz Album Artwork Of The Year
Graphic Artist: Christian Braun
Pucusana
Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet
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